The “hanging cheek” or “baucher” helps to create stability in the mouth with fixed cheeks, while the black sweet iron and copper peanut improves salivation and bit acceptance. The smooth hand polished finish ensures your horse is comfortable while the 3-piece mouth eliminates the nutcracker effect of traditional snaffle bits. The hanging cheek or baucher as it is called sometimes, is not a leverage bit, but rather a combination between a full cheek and eggbutt.